Yeovil's fifth pre-Season friendly and first at Huish Park finished 1-1 after a disappointing performance against League Two side Bristol Rovers. Rohan Ince opened the Scoring in the 77th minute. However, Bristol Rovers responded immediately through Oliver Norburn's goal in the 82nd minute.

A strong Yeovil side was fielded by Gary Johnson as he looked to beat off the threat of Bristol Rovers, but the game started slowly with very few chances being created. A good solo run by the skilful and quick Keanu Marsh-Brown and a curling effort from Ed Upson just before half time were the only real highlights from the Half.

After half time Lewis Young was brought on for Gavin Williams as Johnson tried to add some pace to wings with Marsh-Brown on the left and Young on the right. But still both teams couldn't create many opportunities with the best chance being when Marsh-Brown rounded the Rovers Keeper only to be crowded out by the Rovers defence. But the breakthrough finally came when Rohan Ince, who was now playing at centre-back, after Hinds was taken off for Foley, rifled the ball home from 25 yards into the bottom corner although the Rovers Keeper, Conor Gough, should have done better.

But Bristol responded quickly after Oliver Norburn chipped the ball over oncoming Marek Stech to draw level for Rovers and on the balance of play it was probably deserved. As the match crept into the last few minutes, Lewis Young had a great opportunity to seal a third pre-season win but blazed the ball over the bar.

The match finished 1-1, and it was probably a fair result as no team really dominated the game. Gary Johnson will not have been impressed by the performance of a lot of his players but can definitely take some positives out of the game, such as the great performance by Byron Webster who was on the top of his game all match long.

Marek Stech - Not very busy. Good when called upon.
Luke Ayling - Looked tired, struggled with his man.
Byron Webster - Outstanding performance, commanding in the air. Best player on the field.
Richard Hinds - Average performance - nothing great, nothing bad.
Jamie McAllister - Looked good - got forward and put some good crosses in.
Keanu Marsh-Brown - Glimpses of pace and skill, but at some stages was too greedy.
Ed Upson - A few shots troubling the Keeper - played OK.
Rohan Ince - Got around the field well. Good goal.
Gavin Williams - Had a few good spells, but like Ayling looked tired.
Reuben Reid - Pressured the defenders very well. Quiet when it came to shots and chances.
James Hayter - Can't remember him even touching the ball. Very quiet.

A few changes to player ratings. Jamie Mc - OK but too many passes went astray. Keanu M B - needs to up his work rate, skills not shown in game. Ed U more shots off target than on but solid on the ball. Rohan I - grew into game after dodgy start, best Yeo player next to BW
29/07/2012 08:13:32

Cruncher said ...

Good to hear your thoughts and glad Webster is growing into the role as he gets more games - if he is a consistent League One performer he will be a terrific shrewd signing by GJ. We have loan options still available so it will be interesting to see if GJ uses one or more fairly soon or keeps them all in the bank.
29/07/2012 18:10:54

dan said ...

Pretty much right, only changes is I thought mcallister was very poor, ince had to cover for him alot and he gave the ball away to much. Also agree webster played well, but not the best player on the pitch, I thinh the man of the match had to be ed upson who was outstanding,, great passes and broke into the box on many occassions along with a few long range efforts.
30/07/2012 12:15:16

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